On January 1, 2021, new evaluation and management (E&M) coding guidelines for clinical office visits go into effect across the US. These guidelines, which reflect the most significant change in E&M ...

Significant reimbursement losses are inevitable when epidural and tendon sheath injection procedures are reported incorrectly. Improper reporting is often due to a lack of understanding of the ...

The American Health Information Management Association has outlined core clinical documentation guidelines for coding medical diagnoses and procedures in 2013 and 2014. In a new white paper, AHIMA ...

Fathom hosted a lively, interactive session with healthcare leaders at Becker’s 11th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable on artificial intelligence and the benefits of medical coding automation, including its ...

Medical coding requires a deep understanding of medical terminology and procedures, as well as the ability to make judgment calls when necessary. Human coders are better equipped to handle these tasks ...

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Medical coding is a complex yet essential part of any health care facility. The impact of inaccurate coding can directly impact revenue cycles, compliance and patient care. Fortunately, errors can be ...